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I tried several antidepressants recently thru a gen practitioner (recommended by my dear ole dad). I do the research and know from prior experience about weaning yourself off of depression meds. So anyway he gave me buspar, which my hubby told me was making me more of a b**** and it was true. So I was on it for a little over 3 wks maybe, went to go back to him to tell him it wasn't helping and his office was closed mon/tues. So ...I went in on thurs. I'd last taken the pills on Saturday, but I had weaned down the last week. He walks into the room (hubby was with me-he was seeing the doc for the first time), he storms in the room, face frowned looking at my chart, scopes me out turns to me and begins with a raised angry voice fussing at me for quitting the med! He goes on to tell me the likelihood of me becoming suicidal and that I didn't understand how the meds work. I defend myself a little, amd in shock and begin to sob. I felt like a child sitting there getting the tongue lashing of a lifetime. I finally spoke up, letting him know that I was not an idiot who had no concept of the meds. I've been on them in the past and I do the research and am knowledgable. He said he couldn't help me ......I needed PROFESSIONAL help. He didn't do this in a way letting me know he wanted me help, it was very condescending and hurtful, implying I am a fruitcake.
Well, I told him I was done with him and didn't want his referral and he was unprofessional and wrong to yell at me! He said well I"m going to fuss at you b/c you were wrong to quit the meds! I told him his office door was locked and a sign was up is why i didn't come in sooner. I feel so angry still ......it's now probably well over a month later. I took st john's wort in desperation and didn't feel any help. I am just ticked off, really and need to vent. Hubby was not supportive and talked w/the dr after the Dr told me to leave the room hubby was in there 10-15 minutes talking about me! He just thinks b/c he's a dr he's god or something.
I wish I could make a complaint of some sort against him. I'm so hurt by his anger and what felt like hatrid treatment at the time. What would you do? Am I wrong to be mad considering I did quit the meds? What do you think???????
I just can't seem to let it go. I'm very depressed still.
Well, I told him I was done with him and didn't want his referral and he was unprofessional and wrong to yell at me! He said well I"m going to fuss at you b/c you were wrong to quit the meds! I told him his office door was locked and a sign was up is why i didn't come in sooner. I feel so angry still ......it's now probably well over a month later. I took st john's wort in desperation and didn't feel any help. I am just ticked off, really and need to vent. Hubby was not supportive and talked w/the dr after the Dr told me to leave the room hubby was in there 10-15 minutes talking about me! He just thinks b/c he's a dr he's god or something.
I wish I could make a complaint of some sort against him. I'm so hurt by his anger and what felt like hatrid treatment at the time. What would you do? Am I wrong to be mad considering I did quit the meds? What do you think???????
I just can't seem to let it go. I'm very depressed still.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
You can leave a compliant... got to the Licensing Bar for doctors...
*hugs*
My GP refused to help me in anyway w/my problems, just gave me Zoloft and said I needed counseling. Another jackass...
GP's really do have a huge stick up there wazoo when it comes to mental health.
Sorry this happened to you, I hope you find a good doc soon.
When I told my GP a week and a half ago how I was feeling, she didn't make a big deal out of it and gave me a prescription for Zoloft and Xanax because I told her that I felt like jumping right out of my skin. WEll, I didn't take the Xanax for more than a few days, didn't feel any different taking it so why bother, and so far the zoloft hasn't kicked in..... hope it does soon.
Anyway, go and get yourself a new doctor and if you knw who to report him to, I'd do it.
hang in there.